When we begin to censor ourselves, we literally give away our power to act and operate in the world. Whether it is through a wish to be considered within the Overton window of opinion, or whether we keep our mouths shut to protect our jobs or position within the community, it would take a brave soul to suggest that they never filter themselves. But here’s the thing: this is encouraged, and it is to the motivations of those who do the encouraging that we must look.

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